Hat tip to BRAD BLOG commenter Floridiot for this one! But yes, that does seem to be a diaphragm that Fred Thompson's daughter (grand daughter?) is munching on at the beginning of a recent Fox "News" interview...

Oh look, it’s Folksy Fred Thompson doing a teevee interview and he’s got a little girl on his lap for some reason and OH JESUS CHRIST SHE’S EATING A DIAPHRAGM. Okay, you can stop the clip now — we have no idea what happens after it cuts away from the charming sight of a little girl chewing on her mother’s giant diaphragm. WTF, people, WTF? Is this what happens when all the real toys are covered in Red Chinese poison lead paint?

In case you're wondering if that could really be a diaphragm, someone at DU was kind enough to post a picture of a few, so you can judge for yourself. God God.

That is pretty gross! Freddie looks pretty bad - not just old, but bad! I heard he has leukemia, it has been in remission, but this picture.... My question, who is his vice-prez - they may in office longer than Freddie!

That's the funniest thing I've seen all year. No question that is a diaphragm, the only question is if it had been used or not. And large is an understatement... that thing is gargantuan! Fred's got room to work with.

i would LOVE for that to be a diaphraghm, but i doubt it. it could be a removable shoulder pad from a woman's blouse, depending on the tastes and shoulder prominence of thompson's wife. ron paul 2008. the beast 2012.

"Oh look, it’s Folksy Fred Thompson doing a teevee interview and he’s got a little girl on his lap for some reason and OH JESUS CHRIST SHE’S EATING A DIAPHRAGM."

I about died from laughter when I read that. Now that is great journalism...and I really do mean that. Its also great comedy!!! But seriously folks, Fred Thompson is just another neocon, christofacist, Republican pig who does not stand a chance in hell in winning any election.